2020 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 seat adjustment

Lumbar Support Adjustment (Power Seat)*
To increase the seat firmness, press and hold the front part of the switch to the desired
position, then release it.
Press the rear part of the switch to decrease firmness.
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Second-row Seat (6:4 Split Adjustable-type Bench Seat
Ty p e )
▼ Seat Operation
Seat Slide (Forward
-back adjustment)
To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position
and release the lever.
Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.
Seat Recline
To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back
to the desired position and release the lever.
The lever can also be used when flattening down the seats.
Refer to How to Split Folding th e Second-row Seats on page 2-20.
Make sure the lever returns to its original pos ition and the seatback is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.
Third-row Seat Access
(Lever)
To access to the third-row seats, pull up the lever on the side of the head restraint to fold the
seatback and slide the seat forward.
Refer to How to Third-row Seat Access on page 2-16.
Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.
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Second-row Seat (Captain Seat Type)
Armrest type with angle adjustment
function (center walk-through)Second-row seat console type
▼Seat Operation
Seat Slide (Forward-back adjustment)
To move a seat forward or backward, raise the lever and slide the seat to the desired position
and release the lever.
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Make sure the lever returns to its original position and the seat is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.
Seat Recline
To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly while raising the lever. Then lean back
to the desired position and release the lever.
The lever can also be used when flattening down the seats.
Refer to How to Split Folding th e Second-row Seats on page 2-25.
Make sure the lever returns to its original pos ition and the seatback is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.
Third-row Seat Access
To access to the third-row seats, pull up the lever on the side of the head restraint to fold the
seatback and slide the seat forward.
Refer to How to Third-row Seat Access on page 2-24.
Make sure the lever returns to its original pos ition and the seatback is locked in place by
attempting to push it forward and backward.
▼ Armrest
Using the armrest
The armrest on the side of the second-row
seatback can be used or placed upright.
Adjusting the angle
The angle of the armrest can be adjusted
according to the angle of the seatback.
To adjust the angle, lower the armrest to
the lowest position, pull it up to the
desired position, and then lock it. To
adjust the angle again, store the armrest
once and then lower the armrest to the
lowest position again.
After adjustment, make sure that the
armrest is securely locked by lightly
pressing it down.

WA R N I N G
Never position the shoulder portion of a
seat belt over the armrest:
Positioning the shoulder portion of a
second-row seat belt over the armrest is
dangerous as it cannot provide adequate
protection in a collision and could result in
serious injuries.
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Never put your hands and fingers around
the moving parts of the seat and armrest:
Putting your hands and fingers around the
moving parts of the seat and armrest is
dangerous as they could get injured.
CAUTION
Be careful not to apply excessive force to
the armrest such as by sitting on it.
Otherwise, it could be deformed or
damaged.
▼Third-row Seat Access
Occupants can get into and out of the
third-row seats easily by sliding the
second-row seats forward.
WA R N I N G
Make sure there is nobody in the
second-row seat area before operating the
levers:
Not checking the second-row seat area for
persons before folding the seatbacks with
the levers is dangerous. The second-row
seat area is difficult to see from the rear of
the vehicle. Operating the levers without
checking could cause injury to a person
when a seatback suddenly flips forward.
CAUTION
Before moving the second-row seat, make
sure that the head restraint is at the lowest
position. If the second-row seat is folded
forward while the head restraint is pulled
up, there will not be enough space for
getting in or out of the vehicle which could
cause an occupant to trip and fall resulting
in injury.
NOTE
Occupants can also get in and out of the
third-row seat area by passing between the
second-row seats with the armrest type
having the angle adjustment function.
Occupants can pass through easily by
tilting the armrest forward.
Entering/exiting the third-row seat area
1. Lower the head restraint all the way
down.
Refer to Head Restraints on page
2-28.
2. Pull up the lever on the side of the head restraint to unlock the seat, fold
the seatback forward, and slide the seat
forward.
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NOTE
The seats cannot be flattened down while
the second-row seats are unlocked even if
the lever on the side of the head restraint
is operated and the reclining lever is
operated. Before folding down the
second-row seats, move the seatback
forward once, slide the seat rearward, and
lock the seat.
Folding the seatbacks
1. Lower the head restraint all the waydown.
Refer to Head Restraints on page
2-28.
2. (Armrest type with angle adjustment
function)
If the armrests are down, fold them
back up.
3. Raise the lever on the side of the second-row seat to fold down the
seatback.
To return the seatback to its upright
position
Press the seatback rearward and lock it in
place. After returning the seatback to its
upright position, make sure it is securely
locked.
Third-row Seat
▼Split folding the Third-row Seats
To create a luggage compartment space,
fold the third-row seats forward.
CAUTION
Do not apply load to the head restraint
with it in the upright position and the
seatback folded down. Otherwise, it could
cause damage to the head restraint.
NOTE
When folding the seatbacks forward, fold
them in two steps.
Folding the seatbacks (With strap)
1. Secure the third-row
seat seat belts into
their holders.
Refer to Unfastening the Seat Belt on
page 2-38.
2. Slide the second-row seat all the way
forward.
3. Pull the strap to fold down the head restraint.

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Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints on all outboard seats and the
second-row center seat. The head
restraints are intended to help protect you
and the passengers from neck injury.
WA R N I N G
Always drive with the head restraints
installed when seats are being used and
make sure they are properly adjusted. In
addition, always raise the head restraints
on all second-row seats when they are
being used:
Driving with the head restraints adjusted
too low or removed is dangerous. With no
support behind your head, your neck could
be seriously injured in a collision.
NOTE
(Third-row seat)
The head restraints are non-adjustable.
▼Height Adjustment
Adjust the head restraint so that the center
is even with the top of the passenger's
ears.

To raise a head restraint, pull it up to the
desired position.
To lower the head restraint, press the
stop-catch release, then push the head
restraint down.
Front outboard seat

Second-row outboard seat
(6:4 Split Adjustable-type Bench Seat
Ty p e )
(Captain Seat Type)

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Child-Restraint System Suitability for Various SeatPositions Table
(Mexico)
Provided information in the table shows your child-restraint system suitability for various
seating position. For installati on suitability of other manufact urer child-restraint system,
carefully consult the manufacturer's instructions which accompany the child-restraint
system.
When installing a child-restraint system , the following points must be observed:
(Front passenger seat/Second-row seat)
Always remove the head restraint before installing a child-restraint system. However,
when installing a backless booster seat, always install the vehicle head restraint to the seat
where the backless booster seat is installed. In addition, always use a tether strap and
attach it securely. Refer to He ad Restraints on page 2-28.
When installing a child-restraint system to the front passenger seat, adjust the seat slide
position as far back as possible. Adjust the seat bottom (height adjustable seat bottom) to
the highest position so that the seat belt can securely fasten the child-restraint system.
Refer to Adjusting the Front Passenger's Seat on page 2-13.
When it is difficult to install a child-restraint system to the front passenger seat/
second-row seat, or the seat belt cannot be se cured to the child-restraint system, perform
the following operations to adju st the seat holding the child-restraint system so that the
seat belt can be secured completely to it.
Move the seat forward or back.
Move the seatback forward or back.
Move the seat upward or downward. (Vehicles with height adjustment function)
(Second-row seat)
When installing a child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, remove the head
restraint.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-28.
When installing a child-restraint system using the ISOFIX lower anchors, if the
connectors of the child-restraint system do not reach the lower anchorage and the
child-restraint system cannot be installed, slightly tilt the seatback of the seat holding the
child-restraint system rearward . If the seatback of a second-row seat cannot be reclined
due to interference with luggage on the rear seat or passengers, slide the seat forward once
and then recline the seatback.
(Second-row seat/Third-row seat)
If the tether strap does not reach the anchor bracket, use an extension strap.
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